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Topic: Latticino Aventurine Cup Saucer Set (Read 697 times)

Hi,I have this little cup with a saucer/bowl which I believe is Murano glass - trying to figure out who made it and or when they were made. Cup is 2 1/2" in height; saucer is 5" wide. I believe they are a set as the swirls line up. any help is great.http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-12644

The pattern of the latticino is similar to that of a goblet on page 82 of Sheldon's Venetian Glass, Confections in Glass. The goblet was made by Salviati 1872-95. There's a good chance your bowl and underplate were also made by them.

Just discovered I left off Sheldon Barr's last name. It is a beautiful latticino pattern. The picture of the goblet in the book has to be studied to pick out the layout of the ribbons. I think it is one of the prettiest patterns. I am always reluctant to age these types of pieces, because some of them were made for many years or were later used again to create the classic look. The thickness -- or should I say thinness -- of your glass makes me feel that it is some of the older glass, so I agree with you.